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Crafts CouncilDirectoryGemma Rappensberger Embroidery

Linear memories of forgotten items

My current work is influenced by my observational illustrations of items we often forget such as worn-out trainers, favourite biscuits, a leaf found on a walk or fishing at the beach .   My embroideries explore my fascination with the line that can be drawn with thread. My objective is to explore the items' individual characteristics and beauty to retell their stories invoking memories in you. Each embroidered artwork is a unique one-off, beautifully made, ready to be displayed in your home.

Gemma Rappensberger Embroidery

Saffron Walden, England


Biscuits Treat, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of favourite teatime biscuits on cotton calico in a 9" wooden embroidery hoop


Jenny-wren Bird, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of a British Jenny-wren Bird on cotton calico in a 4" wooden embroidery hoop


Plaice, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of a Plaice on cotton calico in an 8" wooden embroidery hoop


Leaves, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of Leaves on cotton calico a 12" wooden embroidery hoop


Converse Trainers, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of my Converse trainers on cotton calico in a 10" wooden embroidery hoop

Linear memories of forgotten items

My current work is influenced by my observational illustrations of items we often forget such as worn-out trainers, favourite biscuits, a leaf found on a walk or fishing at the beach .   My embroideries explore my fascination with the line that can be drawn with thread. My objective is to explore the items' individual characteristics and beauty to retell their stories invoking memories in you. Each embroidered artwork is a unique one-off, beautifully made, ready to be displayed in your home.

Gemma Rappensberger Embroidery

Saffron Walden, England


Biscuits Treat, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of favourite teatime biscuits on cotton calico in a 9" wooden embroidery hoop


Leaves, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of Leaves on cotton calico a 12" wooden embroidery hoop


Jenny-wren Bird, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of a British Jenny-wren Bird on cotton calico in a 4" wooden embroidery hoop


Converse Trainers, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of my Converse trainers on cotton calico in a 10" wooden embroidery hoop


Plaice, Gemma Rappensberger

Embroidered illustration of a Plaice on cotton calico in an 8" wooden embroidery hoop

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